Edison Newsletter!

Dear Edison family,

We’ve had another wonderful week of learning and fun at Edison Elementary! Thank you for continuing to support our school and students each day.

Our students had a fantastic time showing off their creative costumes and enjoying a safe, festive day on Friday.

Targeted Improvement Plan Survey:

Please take a few minutes to complete our *Targeted Improvement Plan* survey. Your feedback is very important as we continue to grow and strengthen our school programs.

School Meals Survey:

We’d love to hear your thoughts on our school meals! Please complete the *School Meals Survey* to help us continue improving our meal options for students.

November Family Lunch Schedule:

Join your student for lunch this month! The November *Family Lunch Schedule* is attached below—come share a meal and make some memories together.

This month’s character lesson focuses on gratitude — a perfect reminder to appreciate the little things and the people who make a difference in our lives. Check out the attachments below to learn more about how you can reinforce this at home.

We are also kicking off Our Edison Food Drive From Nov 4th-14th — see the flyer below for details on how your family can participate.

Lastly, take a moment to look at the information about our Edison Bond Expansion Project to learn about the exciting improvements coming to our campus.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support — together, we’re building a strong and caring school community!

“Children are great imitators, so give them something great to imitate.” – Anonymous

With gratitude,

Ruben Dominguez

Reoccurring reminders:

Traffic Reminder 🚗

To help keep traffic flowing safely and efficiently, please turn right when exiting the school during arrival and dismissal. This small change will help reduce congestion and ensure a smoother transition for all families. Thank you for your cooperation!

Also, when crossing the street or high traffic areas, please make sure to be crossed by a crossing guard at the cross walk, thank you.

Reading and Writing at home: We do a great deal of reading and writing at school. Parents/Guardians, if you could help us out by helping your kiddos with their home work, also reading to them, and having them write something short and age appropriate (pre-k: trace some letters, Kinder: write a few short words, 1st grade: write a short sentence), would go a long way.

Homework Reminder: I want to take this opportunity to encourage all parents to support their children with their homework. Your involvement in your child's education plays a crucial role in their academic success. By working together, we can ensure that our students are reaching their full potential.

Parental Involvement: Research consistently shows that students perform better in school when their parents are actively involved in their education. I am proud to share that our school has seen a significant increase in parental engagement over the past year. Let's keep up this positive momentum as we work together to support our children's learning journey.

Summer School Update: I must inform you that there will not be summer school offered this year for attendance recovery. Therefore, it is imperative that your student attend school on time each and every day unless they are sick. If they are sick please leave a doctors note with the front office.

School policy: Parents, we will not allow early pick up of students after 3pm, including Doctors appointments, etc...

Transportation Changes: ALL Transportation changes must be made no later that 12pm. Any changes after that time cannot be made. Thank you,

Click on the link located on the last page to give us feedback. We appreciate your support!

Rosalia Bazaldua, 1st grade

Jayden Meza, 1st grade

In Kindergarten our students have been decorating pumpkins to match characters in books.

Do you know a student who demonstrates exceptional intellectual or creative problem-solving abilities? Perhaps they might benefit from services through the Gainesville ISD’s Gifted and Talented (GT) program. The GT program provides advanced, differentiated learning experiences designed to meet the unique needs of students with exceptional potential.

Gainesville ISD’s Gifted and Talented (GT) referral window for the 2025–2026 school year is now open through November 1, 2025.

Referrals may be submitted by parents, teachers, community members, or—at the secondary level—by the students themselves. The identification process includes referral, screening, assessment, and placement, with final decisions made by the Campus GT Selection Committee.

To submit a referral or learn more, visit the GT program website link or access the GT Referral Form directly.

Additional questions? Feel free to reach out to Dr. Christina Dearman, Advanced Academics Coordinator at cdearman@gainesvilleisd.org

Big things are on the horizon for Edison! Click here to view the schematic design for the expansion and renovations in the bond for Edison!

Phase 1: May 2026 through December 2027

• Edison Elementary: 8 classroom addition, secure vestibule, fire alarm, PA system, new gym/storm shelter, cafeteria expansion, library addition, new flooring
• Chalmers Elementary: 8 classroom addition/storm shelter, secure fencing, parking lot, playground
• Intermediate: 8 classroom addition, secure fencing, fire alarm, parking lot, playground

It's that time of year to start thinking about your holiday pies! From classic Apple to Kentucky Bourbon Chocolate, there’s a pie for everyone’s taste!

Plus, here’s the exciting part: the student with the highest sales will win an awesome prize from the GEF and campus top sales win a special lunch too!

So, let’s support our students while satisfying our sweet tooth! Keep an eye out for those flyers and help make this fundraiser a delicious success!

https://www.zeffy.com/.../ticketing/2025-pie-sale-fundraiser

The dates have been set for the 2025-2026 Parent Advisory Committee meetings. If you would like to join, please complete the google form below. Meetings will be held from 5 - 6:30pm at the GISD administration building at 900 N. Grand Avenue.

Parent Advisory Meetings: October 6, December 8, February 2, and April 21

>>click to join >>>

Se han fijado las fechas para las reuniones del Comité Asesor de Padres del ciclo escolar 2025-2026. Si desea participar, complete el formulario de Google a continuación. Las reuniones se llevarán a cabo de 5:00 p. m. a 6:30 p. m. en el edificio administrativo de GISD, ubicado en 900 N. Grand Avenue.

Reuniones de asesoramiento para padres en español: 7 de octubre, 16 de diciembre, 3 de febrero, 22 de abril

>>>haga clic para unirse<<<

The Gainesville ISD School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) is a group of dedicated individuals representing segments of the community, to provide advice to the district on coordinated school health programming and its impact on student health and learning. The SHAC assists the district in ensuring that local community values are reflected in the district's health education instruction.

The SHAC will meet four times throughout the year: September 10, November 19, February 18, April 27. All meetings will be held at the administration building at 900 N. Grand from 5:30 - 6:30 pm.

To join the SHAC, please complete this google form>>> https://forms.gle/PVaos9iVhm5x41N9

Visit the SHAC website for more information.

Football Friday Dress Up Days!